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Ducklings Set Loose Upon the Backyard
It came time to let loose all the birds -- though it was a struggle for me because I was nervous the ducks would run and never be caught. They're just not super keen on us humans. But it turned out to be fine and those little quackers waddled around the yard but stuck...
Chicken Chronicles: Territory Wars
Foghorn Leghorn had a pretty epic battle with this little bird for about a half hour and it was this, on repeat:
Ducklings: Ready to Move
Time for the ducklings to move out of the house! They're so big... I put a nice, deep container of water in the tank and they went dunking... 🙂
Chick Chronicles: Taking Over the Yard
The girls have grown and claimed their land in the backyard -- and they don't like any other birds or critters in their space. 🙂 Penguin is indeed the largest of the bunch. A visitor crept into the yard: And these birds chased the cat off -- they are some tough...
Ducklings: Growing tall into week 3
Well it looks as if these girls were stretched out in a taffy puller or something -- they're getting so big! And those Indian Runners are just all neck. In fact, they don't fit in the photo framing so well... Will need a wider lens, it seems. Ah. turning the camera at...
Moments are What We Make of Them
At the Oregon Christian Writer's conference this past weekend in Eugene, keynoter Jane Kirkpatrick, prolific author and speaker, shared a small side note from her main message that seemed to be the recurring theme for the rest of the day. She asked us to ask...
Chick Chronicles: Grown up and Moved out
... Moved out to their temporary coop at least. 🙂 Everyone seems so happy with their new space and over the past few weeks they've grown into lovely little teenagers. Foghorn and one of the Rhode Island Reds: Blondie is still the sweetest, always jumping up on our...
The Dynasty of Duck Cuteness – Week 1
The ducklings have been residents of the Miller Farm for a week now. The cuteness is still unbearable. (Also, the stink. But it's so worth it.) Enjoy: Hope you enjoyed these! We certainly enjoy watching these little buggars! 🙂 Much love, the former rodeo-queen...
Unbearable Duck Cuteness
From account's I've heard, these babies shoot up into full-sized birds pretty darn fast, so I'm relishing in every adorable moment! I figured I should share with you, too! Yes. You're welcome. 😉 Much love, the has-been rodeo queen
Chickens, Ducks and Mutts, Oh My!
Duckies!! They're so adorable. Seriously. When did those chicks turn in to chickens!? Good question -- They sprouted full-chicken feathers and that's all she wrote. They're growing into gorgeous hens and I'm so excited to see them blossom (and eventually, lay eggs.)...